US Bridges

Halter Road over Bear Branch

Fair

Carroll County, Maryland · 0.68 N Pleasant Valley RD · Structure no. 200000CL0267030

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
Daily traffic
775
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halter Road over Bear Branch is a steel culvert carrying Halter Road over Bear Branch in Carroll County, Maryland. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Maryland average of 52.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 775 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,270 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHalter Road
CrossesBear Branch
Location0.68 N Pleasant Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 83
CountyCarroll County
StateMaryland
Coordinates39.63439, -77.04615
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans0
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic775 (2021)
Projected traffic1,270 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Halter Road over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halter Road over Bear Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Halter Road over Bear Branch carry?

About 775 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Halter Road over Bear Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Halter Road over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.